2010 Acura ZDX Tech Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, Test Drive

A unique, quick, and fun to drive vehicle built to satisfy empty nester couples in need of some versatility that don't necessary want the same cookie cutter SUVs that everyone else drives. We would highly recommend just sticking with a more traditional SUV as the low roof and coupe-like body really turn this vehicle into the answer to a question that nobody was asking.

[@heardandtested]

I'm actually saving up for this car. I don't care what people say about it. My mind is set for this car period.

[@elbt101]

You can do it!

[@kellya.o8228]

How did this go

[@thomasprestridge6152]

I'm looking at a ZDX but I'm wondering now I'm 5 ft 10 I'm wondering if I can fit inside. He was 5 ft 7

[@SL_barn]

I really don't see this car as "pointless". It's got the styling of a coupe but with much more utility than a true coupe. That's the point.

[@Browningate]

I thought it was the exact opposite. The styling of a crossover minivan thing with about as much utility as a coupe.

[@Jsv_1021O4]

​@@Browningate😂😂😂 no

[@Browningate]

@@Jsv_1021O4 Expand.

[@gunghoblazes]

Saw one of these today and was like da fuq is that thing. I then proceeded to follow it intensely believing it was some new model. 🤣

[@DementedDistraction]

I love my 2012 ZDX; I've found that the complaints centered around headroom, ingress and egress as a driver or passenger is completely overblown. I'm 6' 2" and I haven't experienced any problems with those aspects during my 2 years with the car at all. That, and it's been able to handle everything the Colorado winters have thrown at it with ease.

[@stevenboswell220]

I’d love to buy one for sale near me rn, but $20k for one with 80k is a no-no

[@clintondjv]

Might buy one tomorrow, I'm 6'2 and this is my greatest concern. Thank you

[@bernyeric]

Really like this car , all the complaints about the car I don't think can be justified, luxury cars are supposed to be snug fit. I think this is the nicest interior I've ever seen from Acura and they should be encouraged for it, the new crop of vehicles (rlx, tlx, mdx) all have cookie cutter designs interior and exterior. It's a good thing when Acura or Honda gives customer something special like this.

[@justinpharand8454]

Crazy how much these still sell for today in 2021. Definitely retained value.

[@fodolocraigo8426]

How much? I don't see many for sale

[@zureai]

Yup, acura only made these for like 3 years so there aren't much on the roads.

[@cellblock1366]

i actually OWN this car, ive always wanted one, i love it i always get more compliments in this than i do in my bmw x5. everyone's always blown away by the look of this car and also I'm always told how about how rare they are, which i knew but its a car mans car. not for someone who only cares about luxury vehicles or muscle cars. even though they love it too but literally i never leave home with out someone commenting on how much they love my zdx or someone making cash offers to buy it from me. its awesome. if u can find one get it.

[@mjcipri]

Agree. I have a 2010 which I bought in 2016 with only 35k. Now has 93k and still a head turner. It was definitely ahead of its time.

[@ehigeleagbator3259]

How do you get the parts? Or does it shear same parts with the mdx?

[@originalnewyorker5833]

No problem in 9 years . a bmw would be in the junk yard by know. Acura much higher resale too

[@PresidentEvil]

the difference is if a BMW is in the junk yard there are hundreds of people ready to buy it and fix it, unlike Acura who no one cares about

[@jcwatts5000]

@@PresidentEvil jajaja there selling for 25k used 10 year old car

[@guy3090]

@@jcwatts5000 yeah. . . . i dont know wtf hes talking about, im from nyc and I NEVER see old bmw's on the road. i see WAY more old Acura's/Honda's.

[@fodolocraigo8426]

@Financial Leaf did you?

[@derrickwright9617]

@@PresidentEvil You know you would buy this zdx stop CAPPING!!!

[@turbo1997hsm]

I would buy this over an Mdx. More rare and unique. The new Mdx looks like an old man suv now

[@Hobberhawk]

I am cracking up at this OG Redline video 😂😂 You absolutely made the right choice growing this channel to be much more or find it sophisticated. When you have the engine nearly to death at the beginning I almost lost it

[@0ejmusik0]

I miss my ZDX. Wish they would make an electric one. And give it modern lighting. Great car.

[@rahimi4762]

They are 2024

[@futurepaver2039]

Your wish came true

[@0ejmusik0]

Now they just need to change the design back to the original ZDX and make it look like a crossover instead of a Lincoln hearse fused with a new style BMW and the front end is not attractive either. I don't like the style of the 2024 ZDX, of course one's taste is subjective and all. I don't like the designs of the new Acuras. I think what they did to the front ends of the new vehicles is gaudy and excessive. I love the design of the 2010 to 2013 Acura. I don't think I'd buy the new 2024 ZDX. The 2025 Chrysler Airflow looks nice. New Honda Prelude also looks really good.

[@blacuraRL]

WORTH the wait for a new video. Thanks for an exclusive! Many people don't review these ZDXs much. Keep it up, Sofyan!

[@thomaszindros247]

They bringing it back and it’s gonna be better

[@BeingNicc]

Sadly, this comment didn't age well 😔

[@jj-rx2xh]

Wrong it’s electric & the engine is GMC 😂

[@odonsaller5238]

Its a beautiful car. I really hope Acura or Honda will come with a new one in a couple of years!!

[@rahimi4762]

They have a new one coming out next year. Google and KZbin 2024 ZDX

[@BeingNicc]

If only it had the same style as the original 😔

[@rdgibby2]

I really like this car,

[@RebelPMP]

Watching this in 2021 after seeing so many recent Redline reviews and my jaw dropped. great review BTW

[@blacuraRL]

I love how this thing sounds when you hit the rev-limiter. I loved doing that in my RL too! Honda V6s are SWEET! lol

[@HondaProJason]

another great video with just enough details. Thanks guys great job!

[@theredline]

Sometimes an engine needs to be revved up like that. It's designed to handle it, it's not doing any harm to it unless it isn't broken in yet and this vehicle has 13,000 miles.

[@xottso]

Another overblown critique. Researched for weeks, gained interest in ZDX after embellished complaints were all disproven. Here, appears front seat is adjusted near max height - misleading demo. Fits 6' 4" driver fine. Back seats may pose entry/exit effort if quite elderly (70+) or very physically challenged. Rear headroom issue overblown - fit 95% of adults fine. Leg room quite generous. Drove TX to UT, great handling, comfort, seats 10/10, lux features, sound, AWD+snow storm...sold me. Bought an Advance. 4 adults, room aplenty. Question the pop moto-press here; ZDX is outside their boxed definitions. It's different and brilliant. Awesome execution, Acura. Beautiful in person. Not for sheep.

[@cadsux]

I agree. If you look at the specs, the headroom & legroom are virtually the same as the MDX, which is less than my Mazda CX7. Every car reviewer whines that Honda Fit has more cargo capacity. So what? Are people supposed to by a Fit instead of an Accord then? The ZDX still has more trunk space than most sedans, and cargo space (with seats down) is similar to my CX7. I'm 5'10, test drove a ZDX yesterday and enjoyed it. Thinking about trading my 2013 Accord Coupe for a used certified ZDX for $31k with 32k miles. Btw, visibility in the ZDX and Crosstour is no worse than the Accord Coupe, and not as bad as a Nissan Z car.

[@joedogg9836]

@@NeightrixPrime 19/24 vs 16/23 is not that much of a difference for a faster and heavier car, unless you opt for the 2014+ RDX which just looks terrible and drives like a Honda Odyssey (no sh-awd).

[@elbt101]

Does it have Bluetooth music? I'm looking to get a 2010 zdx with tech pkg

[@guillermofloresandrade9490]

The pioneer in SUV Coupe, if they bring it back would be a good rival to Audi Q3 Sportsback, X 4 BMW , Cayenne Coupe, MB

[@brorowcarwiz]

This was actually Acura's first car to be fully designed at their new California studio. I think they did a nice job with it, but I think the money would have been better spent in other places on the Honda/Acura lineup (such as adding smartkey to my MDX lol). And as for the seats, if they are the same as the MDX's, do NOT take it on a long road trip. The MDX's front seats suck after 2 hours. The lumbar is no where near where it needs to be and they lose support over time.Great review. though.

[@itzmando]

I love these!!! I can agree that a ZDX is very expensive for what it is, but its such an eye catcher. I have only seen 4 total near my college campus. The center stack is just greatly toned down on buttons and its very ergonomically laid out. Great review on such an awesome vehicle!

[@rahimi4762]

It was underpriced for what it was.

[@YEMX89]

Love my 2013 ZDX with just over 50K miles. Acura was ahead of its time with this. Now the market is flooded with SUV/CUV copycat vehicles with this "stupid design". It's no longer a niche. Ha, ha, ha. Not as fast or low as the 2021Audi SQ5. Anyway, keep up the great work. Love your car reviews.

[@ehigeleagbator3259]

Please does the acura zdx shear same parts as the mdx

[@mrgold3591]

@@ehigeleagbator3259 The ZDX is a MDX with a different body. The ZDX just has a different info-tainment dash design and interior touches; but, it is base on the 10-13 MDX.

[@elbt101]

Do you have Bluetooth music in yours

[@mrgold3591]

@@elbt101 The 10-13 MDX had bluetooth audio streaming or you could connect by USB or AUX to your smartphone. Some added Grom or NavTool to have Carplay with the MDXs with navigation.

[@YEMX89]

@@elbt101 the short answer is Yes! It's very basic. No Apple or Car Play. The skip button on the ZDX audio system can change the song. The sound quality isn't the best either.

[@importcarenthusiast]

Im not sure what I think of these, but those illuminated buttons on the center stack = SUPER COOL! If it was my money back in 2010, Id just save myself a ton of money and go for an RDX (with the turbo that everyone besides me hates).

[@stevenboswell220]

One of my dream cars

[@1malikalik]

It's 2021 and the host, by comparison looks like an underage teen back then but just as Assertive orator as he is today. I recently saw this ACURA ZDX; I initially confused this as HONDA CROSSTOUR with a swapped Honda badge but the owner, who was really kind and a class act quickly educated me. Am liking this ZDX; very enigmatic!

[@normaspirated]

Brand new, not worth the asking price Current used prices... EXCELLENT value for the tech you get as long as you get pass the looks.

[@theredline]

Believe it or not, the 3.7L output is actually class competitive enough in our eyes, plus it feels more powerful than its specs suggest. The Infiniti/Nissan VQ37HR is the one exception, while yes it is powerful it isnt as refined or smooth as this motor

[@bohan9957]

Why the hell would I want the BMW more?

[@TassieLorenzo]

BMW = Ultimate driving machine, Sheer driving pleasure? :)

[@arlexmarrero6512]

Hey bro is that an rl on your profile

[@arlexmarrero6512]

Bo Han hey bro is that an rl on your profiles

[@roreviews5725]

Ultimate driving machine more like worst driving machine, lol, no hate on BMW

[@Lorentz_Driver]

​@@TassieLorenzosomeone's never driven an Acura

[@moeynola6747]

12 Years later and I still want one

[@firehouse713]

I bet you regret this review.. This was a beautiful car.

[@timvibes]

The coupe-like look has aged well in my opinion. Just give it modern headlights, taillights, and a new grille. That would be amazing.

[@mjcipri]

Would love to see Acura bring this back with Hybrid engine. Acura will be too conservative to bring this car back since it only sold 6000+ from 2010-2013.

[@ldawson103]

This is NOT an Accord Crosstour "twin", can't believe I heard you say that considering how many Honda products you review.

[@will3tm]

ldawson103 he said its not an accord crosstown twin. He said its platform mate with mdx. Listen to it again

[@IKhanNot]

Lol Acura sold 79 of these in 2010. The rear doors are designed poorly so entry and exit is a total bitch, the BMW X6 doesn't have these problems. I'm sure this Acura drives like an Acura should which is a good thing.

[@Dillon1791]

Yay!! I like the 2013, just needs a few more things, over all, a drop, and air intake, maybe a exhaust if i can fond one, it would be a hell of a fun mini MDX.

[@777immortalsoul]

Old video but he didn't even put it in sport mode! I think he would have changed his mind!!

[@neodidi]

And in 2024... It still competes.. That's extremely impressive.. So it truly isn't a stupid design. This is still very desirable.. Just like what infinix did too.. So this shows we shouldn't really condemn products quick.. Now Acura stopped making this, and everyone wants it. I am considering this as my next car.. I would have gotten it as first, but as a new car owner, I didn't want to jump into something more expensive..

[@Lemaj420]

First generation NSX was the first car to introduce leather dash.

[@bennettvu957]

Sad they don’t sell these anymore :(

[@Nb005]

Very unique car👍

[@Ryukachoo]

i wonder how hard it would be to replicate that button behavior at 5:43? some kind of grey paint thats transparent from one side?

[@larkt6693]

I found it funny these didn’t sell well.. I thought they looked amazing

[@08fordfusi]

I just realized honda has never given us a V8 or a large SUV. You would figure the would want to get get all of Gm's Tahoe and suburban drivers.

[@805NAVE]

Whachis yeah and Toyota’s Land Cruiser And sequoia drivers and Nissan’s Armada and Patrol drovers.

[@ssj4goldengogeta]

this car and the crosstour are not on the same platform.

[@michaelkazemi4610]

Actually it rides on the same platform as the MDX

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

@ntailor93 Lol @ people always worried about giving their cars some gas. People need to learn that it is actually healthy for an engine to reach reline once in a while, helps get the carbon out and keep things moving smoothly. Hard acceleration isn't even abuse.

[@Jayztunning]

Saabfrk thats like a u must do on a rotary engine lol

[@smittysacks7244]

I think this review is pretty accurate!! Except the 6 cd changer... I think it only plays DVD cds... not 100% sure tho.

[@elementkx]

Smitty Sacks if it plays DVDs, it can play CDs. It has DVD audio capabilities to play the 15 DVD audio discs ever made. Lol

[@WaterFlame957]

Wow, he looked so young back then... still cute though. 🥰

[@bloodgirl4]

I think it was too a head of its time, if acura came out with a face lifted version today it would do really well. It would totally fit in.

[@Veyronp87]

you guys should do an mdx review because sofyan seems so interested in it.

[@mccraejoey82]

I like it!

[@Nycholas1998]

Wow looking at this now, it really predicted the whole coupe SUV look thays everywhere now. Looks a lot like the new Teslas.

[@anthonydarko3472]

You just hating on the car. I actually l8ke the design they went for. It was way ahead of its time. If you look at car's now they're all going for the coupe design.

[@anthonydarko3472]

I would love to see acura revive the zdx for 2023+

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

@@anthonydarko3472 no need to revive this shit looks like it was just made. Just do after markets on the tailights make it leds. Aftermarket grill good to go

[@DeadofWinter321]

I'm in love.

[@ganzonomy]

And in 2020 the back up cameras and GPS still looks the same.

[@siryzekiel5340]

nice car! i wish this was in the philippines

[@abbymerchant2069]

is there bluetooth connection in zdx? for playing music

[@dontelindsey5846]

Yes

[@iljorgeruiz]

Hey! Would you recommend the ZDX for someone who is 6,3?

[@hilow4125]

Hey bro. U think you can review an mdx as well? I know those cars are awesome but I really wanna know yahlld view n such

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

You’re really sitting here bashing this car when it’s really in it’s own segment, it’s not meant to do what the other vehicles you are comparing it to do. Granted this is some years ago, but look how almost every brand has adopted this coupe suv body style nowadays. Acura was ahead of their time and they should have never stopped making this vehicle, instead they should have perfected it.

[@WitchyWhale]

I sat in one a few years ago at a autoshow and I was cramped, espically in the back.

[@bmwmsport11]

First, I don't get the point of this. It's fine that BMW made the X6 cause that car was based off something that was a good sports car. The ZDX is pointless. How can you make a "sports activity vehicle" out of something based on the accord. I have to give Acura credit for making it a exotic looking car, but for the amount this is charging, which is in the 50k area, I would just buy a full-size SUV or a luxury SUV like the X5 and ML350. Great video

[@Jakeman21642]

The old legend, vigor and integra are some of my all time favorite cars but I just have not been a fan of any of acuras latest cars. The ILX just looks like a dressed up civic to me, TSX looks like an accord. I have a friend with a TL and it drives nice but the grill looks like a giant bucktooth. The ZDX really takes first place or the ugly award in my opinion!

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

Pretty sad that this zdx was on multiple websites as one of the top 10 ugliest cars of all time. Finished 2nd most ugly a couple times only to the pontiac aztek. These were dark ugly times at acura.

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

On a good note couple years ago when I first saw this video I checked out my local craigslist and found 1 listing for a zdx. Was a 2010 and had 99k miles with a previously salvaged title and was only going for 5k. I think the resale value on these are terrible. I dont know if these are also prone to transmission failure like a lot of the aisin transmissions on j series v6 are.

[@theredline]

Sofyan smacked his head on the roof as well during the video, we just cut it out :)

[@theredline]

Oddly enough, the owner traded this in for a used 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, guess he wanted something more traditional

[@derrickwright9617]

All I need is Bluetooth and I'm good!!!!🔥💯💯💯💪

[@Chiu-ster]

As a single man looking for a good looking vehicle for myself. I couldn't care less about getting in and out of the rear seats.

[@pharaohacura3618]

George Chiu it’s really not that bad...this guy over-exaggerated a lot in this review...it’s much different with the running boards...plus, who needs a back seat any way? lol

[@alanlewis82]

Analogous to a Honda Crosstour that rented an outfit to be best man or bridesmaid to a wedding. That said...I really want one LOL - why is the used car market so inflated?!?!?!?

[@J-W.-]

if it was 20k cheaper i would buy it but not for 50k i dont see it in here 50k car needs jewel headlight led tailights both xenon fog lights and bigger engine

[@welmoepics]

Sofyan looks so different!

[@KhrissyDaDon]

Acura should called this the CC (ConcussionCoupe) rather than the ZDX! But Volkswagen beat them to it.

[@WannabeSS]

Yea... i don't get this thing. It is just not a useable design. Im not an X6 person either though lol. Thats why we went with the x5.

[@longnguyen6836]

Take the Sh to a snowy conditions and you can feel its performance

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review Of 2010 Acura ZDX. 😁

[@sunnyemmybikko5142]

Please bring back ZDX

[@Dillon1791]

No this is directly off of the MDX platform.

[@jj-rx2xh]

This car is exotic specially in real life , he got no taste 😂

[@rickslick730]

That's why acura is discontinuing this crossover, i think they could have done a little better in the design dept,

[@Corvette1658]

Who thinks that Acura should being this back to the US?

[@tuolumne9]

Hard plastic on the door sills the same as Lexus RX - sad, my old 2006 VW had better door materials, and 4 auto-windows....The Japanese...cutting corners everywhere they can...

[@drivecfl]

Kind of interesting that Honda had the crosstour and Acura had the ZDX at around the same time. Both ended up not lasting too long. Not very common for both badges. They probably released just a little too early before the big boom of SUVs and crossovers. This probably would have sold really good in 2015 and beyond with newer technology.

[@Lorentz_Driver]

True but also not the same chassis

[@CalvinHikes]

Never heard of her.

[@jsiszero]

BMW X6? I thought it was the BMW 5 GT as the competitor, and this is based off of the Honda CrossTour.

[@mamityh]

Can't trust a dude that wears white sunglasses

[@SonyEnthusiast]

He improved though

[@kailani112]

Or a white belt , suspect

[@WannabeSS]

Always hating on the VQ37 ;)

[@tmascrown2815]

The original coupe SUV.

[@camerondeyell7190]

What is the name of your dealership?

[@SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999]

Nice

[@WannabeSS]

How is this abusing a car? KZbin 'rental car abuse' and you will see what abuse looks like. This is being driven no differently than you or I would ever drive a car on a daily basis let alone someone who is testing the car on a test drive. It is fully broken in, warmed up and can handle 5,000rpms. Chill out.

[@f181234]

The chime sounds like vw

[@PhreshNBeat]

i believe this year or next year will be it's last

[@carlosarrobo6106]

A questions ,does it come with remote start?

[@mrgold3591]

No remote start from factory; but, it was a dealer installed feature with an additional FOB.

[@mb013962]

looks like a hybrid from the back

[@EricDavidson17]

Now, what in the hell was this traded in for? lol

[@OIIIIIIOJeep]

So many apparent gaps on the exterior!

[@wavehogger]

Great review Sofyan! As our

[@elbt101]

Does anyone know if they have Bluetooth music?

[@harrytej]

2013 should definitely have it .. mostly 2012 should

[@clintondjv]

Okay, so I own one of these and i'm way taller than this guy . Yes, this visibility is shit. hard to fit in as a dude 6'3 and 190 lbs? No issue - at least 3 inches to spare with the sunroof canvas closed. Edit: also, soft on power? 0-60 in 6.4

[@2Kriss2Kross]

This car looks like a modern and edgy concept car, the X6 looks like a dog taking a dump and it drives like one too!

[@GilZu]

agree